New Zealand’s Dominant Win in Second Test
New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs within just three days, securing a victory in the second Test match. With this win, New Zealand has claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Chasing a target of 359 runs, India’s second innings was bowled out for 245 runs.
After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first and scored 259 runs in their first innings. In response, India was bowled out for just 156 runs in their first innings. With a 103-run lead, New Zealand scored 255 in their second innings, setting India a challenging target of 359 runs.
India’s Innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Resilient Knock
In India’s second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the highest with 77 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed 42 runs. However, the rest of the Indian batting lineup struggled, with no other player crossing the 25-run mark. Captain Rohit Sharma scored 8, Shubman Gill 23, Virat Kohli 17, Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 0, Sarfaraz Khan made 9, and Ravichandran Ashwin scored 18 runs. Akash Deep added 1 run, and Jasprit Bumrah remained unbeaten on 10.
First Series Defeat at Home Since 2012 for India
This series defeat marks India’s first home series loss since 2012, ending their record of 18 consecutive home series victories. New Zealand becomes only the fourth team since 2000 to win a Test series in India, joining South Africa, Australia, and England in this achievement.
Mitchell Santner’s Brilliant Performance
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner played a key role, taking 7 wickets in the first innings and 6 in the second, pushing India on the backfoot and contributing significantly to New Zealand’s victory.
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